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Clew Family History

Clew Surname Meaning

see Clough. see Clow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clew family from?

You can see how Clew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Clew families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Clew's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Clew families in 1891.
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What did your Clew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clew. 100% of Clew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 237 immigration records available for the last name Clew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Clew. For the veterans among your Clew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clew lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Clew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clew in 1963 was 58, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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